Calendar
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Recurring Events & Meetings
American Association of University Women (AAUW) 2nd Sat. (Sept.-May), 9:30 a.m., aauwlacrosse@hotmail.com, lacrosse-wi.aauw.net.
CheezLand Uke Band, Wed., 6-8 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Ave., cheezland.info@gmail.com, www.cheezlandukeband.com.
Coulee Country Embroiderers Chapter of EGA 2nd Mon. (Sept.-June), 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Parish Hall, La Crosse, https://tinyurl.com/egaccc.
Coulee Region Toastmasters Club 1st and 3rd Mon., noon-1 p.m., Goodwill, La Crosse.
Holmen Area Rotary Club, Wed., 7 a.m., Holmen Community Center, holmenrotary@outlook.com.
La Crosse Area Genealogical Society 4th Tues. (Sept.-May), 6-7:30 p.m., La Crosse Public Library, lacrosseags@gmail.com.
La Crosse Area Quilters 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m., Stoney Creek Hotel–Conference Center, Onalaska, www.lacrosseareaquilters.org.
La Crosse-Bantry Friendship Association 4th Wed., 5:30 p.m., La Crosse Eagles Club, www.lacrossebantry.org
La Crosse Christian Women’s Connection 2nd Tues., 12-1:45 p.m., Cedar Creek Golf Club, Onalaska.
La Crosse Lions, 2nd and 4th Wed., 6:30 p.m., Lunda Center, Western Technical College; www.lacrosselions.org.
La Crosse Rotary Thurs., noon-1 p.m., Cargill Room, Waterfront Restaurant, www.rotarycluboflacrosse.org.
La Crosse Rotary East Mon., noon-1 p.m., Schmidty’s Bar & Restaurant, La Crosse, www.lacrosserotaryeast.org.
La Crosse Toastmasters Club 2nd and 4th Tues., 7 p.m., La Crosse County Administrative Building, 212 6th St. N., Room 100, La Crosse, 411.toastmastersclubs.org.
NAMI Support Groups See namilacrossecounty.org/support for programs, times and locations.
Onalaska Area Business Association 2nd Tues., noon-1 p.m., La Crosse Country Club, oaba.info.
Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary Wed., noon-1 p.m., La Crosse Country Club, Onalaska.
Rotary After Hours, 2nd and 4th Tues., 6 p.m., The Main Event Center, La Crosse, www.rotaryafterhours.org.
Valley View Rotary, Wed., 7:30-8:30 a.m., La Crosse Family YMCA-Houser Branch, Onalaska, www.valleyviewrotary.com.
Viroqua Toastmasters Club 2nd and 4th Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m., Vernon Memorial Hospital, Taylor Conf. Rm., Lower Level, Viroqua.
Women with Purpose, 2nd Wed., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, cr.wwpwi.org.
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Events
AUGUST
Aug. 3, Holmen Area Historical Society Old-Fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social, 1-3 p.m., Yahnke’s Antique Green, Holmen, www.holmencc.org.
Aug. 6, Ryan Howe, La Crescent Live, 5:30 p.m., 322 S. 1st St., La Crescent, www.lacrescentlive.org.
Aug. 7-9, Downtown La Crosse Sidewalk Sale, www.lacrossedowntown.com.
Aug. 7-9, Ashley for the Arts, Arcadia, www.ashleyforthearts.com.
Aug. 8-10, Irishfest La Crosse, South Side Fest Grounds, www.irishfestlacrosse.org.
Aug. 9, Book Circle at the Hamlin Garland Homestead, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 357 W. Garland St., West Salem, www.westsalemhistoricalsociety.org.
Aug. 9, Mansions and Memories trolley tours, 9:15 a.m., Explore La Crosse Office, 123 7th St. S., www.lchshistory.org.
Aug. 10, Big Creek Church fundraiser, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5188 County Highway BC, Sparta, www.facebook.com/TheBigCreekChurch.
Aug. 15-16, Holmen Kornfest, Holmen, www.facebook.com/HolmenLionsClub.
Aug. 15-17, ORA Trails Fest mountain biking event, Hixon Forest trails, www.oratrailsfest.com.
Aug. 16, 38th Annual Winona Jazz Festival, noon-5 p.m., LaCanne Park Pavilion, www.visitwinona.com/festival/winona-jazz-festival.
Aug. 16, Feral Apparel Fashion Show, 5 p.m., Pump House Regional Arts Center, www.thepumphouse.org/performing-arts-2025-2026.
Aug. 19, Saw: The Musical, 7 p.m., Weber Center for the Performing Arts Veterans Studio Theatre, www.webercenterarts.org/events-ticket.
Aug. 21-24, LABA Parade of Homes, 4-8 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., various locations, www.labaparadeofhomes.com.
Aug. 22, The Righteous Brothers Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour, 7:30 p.m., www.viterbo.edu/fine-arts-center.
Aug. 22-23, Mary Poppins Jr., 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat., La Crescent-Hokah Schools Fine Arts Center, www.appleseedtheater.com.
Aug. 23, Coon Valley Heritage Day, Coon Valley Veterans Memorial Park, https://www.facebook.com/share/19uo8v1hPW/.
Aug. 23, Concert on the Lawn: Fly Casual, 6-8 p.m., Old Main Cultural Center, Galesville, www.oldmaingalesville.org.
Aug. 22-24, Great River Folk Festival, Riverside Park, La Crosse, www.greatriverfolkfest.org.
Aug. 28, History on the River: Tales of Local River Rats, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Cal Fremling Cruise Boat, Winona Levee, www.winonahistory.org.
Aug. 28, Mississippi Sippin’ Concert Series, Steam Machine, 5-8 p.m., Minnesota Marine Art Museum, www.mmam.org.
Aug. 31, 11th Annual Home Run for Recovery 10k/5k/ run, 8 a.m., Copeland Park/Logger Field, www.couleerecovery.org/home-run.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 3-7, Elvis Explosion, La Crosse Center, www.kingexplosion.com.
Sept. 5-6, Big Muddy Brew ’N Que, noon-10 p.m., Levee Park, Winona, www.bigmuddybrewnque.com.
Sept. 6, Bernadette Peters, 7:30 p.m., Viterbo University Fine Arts Center, www.viterbo.edu/fine-arts-center.
Sept. 7, Twilight Tour and Dinner, 5 p.m., Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center, www.norskedalen.org.
Sept. 10, Amara Rose Foundation Remembrance Walk, 7 p.m., Vernon County Fairgrounds, www.amararosefoundation.org.
Sept. 10, Dave Marck and Friends present Always, 7:30 p.m. Viterbo University Fine Arts Center, www.viterbo.edu/fine-arts-center.
Sept. 11-14, 18-21, Every Brilliant Thing by Grey Area Productions, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Pump House Regional Arts Center, www.thepumphouse.org/grey-area-productions.
Sept. 11, History on the River: Fur Traders of the Upper Mississippi River, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Cal Fremling Cruise Boat, Winona Levee, www.winonahistory.org.
Sept. 12, Sons of Serendip, 7:30 p.m., Weber Center for the Performing Arts-Lyche Theatre, www.viterbo.edu/fine-arts-center.
Sept. 12, Whose Live Anyway?, 7:30 p.m., Viterbo University Fine Arts Center, www.viterbo.edu/fine-arts-center.
Sept. 13, 20th annual Steppin’ Out in Pink, Riverside Park, La Crosse, https://steppinoutinpink.donordrive.com.
Sept. 13-14, Mighty River Art Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., self-guided tour, www.thepumphouse.org/performing-arts-2025-2026.
Sept. 13-14, Garland Days speaker, auction, tours, 10 a.m. 3- p.m. Sat. and 1-3 p.m. Sun. Hamlin Garland House, 357 Garland St., West Salem, www.westsalemhistoricalsociety.org.
Sept. 14, River City Corvette Club Car Show, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Palmer Lewis Octagon House grounds, W3362 State Hwy. 16, West Salem, www.westsalemhistoricalsociety.org.
Sept. 19, Salsa in the Streets with River City Dancers, 6-11 p.m., downtown Winona, www.rivercitydancers.org/event/salsa-in-the-street-2025.
Sept. 19-21, Applefest USA, La Crescent, www.applefestusa.com.
Sept. 19-20, Letters from Max, 7:30 p.m., The LEAP Center at Weber Center for the Performing Arts, www.lacrossetheatre.org.
Sept. 19, Bachtoberfest, 7:30 p.m., Cappella Performing Arts Center, www.lacrossesymphony.org.
Sept. 20, Ride the Ridges Bicycle Tour, Winona Middle School, www.ridetheridges.bike.
Sept. 20, 3rd Annual Glow Ball Tourney, The Arnold House East Side Farm, Galesville, www.eastsidefarm.org.
Sept. 20, 21st Annual Main Event, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Main Cultural Center, Galesville, www.oldmaingalesville.org.
Sept. 20-21, La Crosse Hmong New Year Celebration, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Veterans Park, West Salem.
Sept. 25-28, Oktoberfest USA, Southside Oktoberfest Grounds, La Crosse, www.oktoberfestusa.com.
Sept. 27, Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, 7 p.m., Historic Temple Theatre, Viroqua. www.historictempletheatre.com.
Live Summer Music Series
Sundays: (Aug. 3, 10, 24 & 31)
Concerts in the Park, 5-7 p.m, Halfway Creek Park, Holmen
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Tuesdays: (August only)
Great River Sound, 6:30 p.m., Great River Landing, Onalaska
Wednesdays: (Aug. 6 & 13)
Music in the Valley, 5:30 p.m.Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center
Thursdays: (through Sept. 11)
Moon Tunes, 5:30 p.m., Riverside Park
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Saturdays: (Aug. 2, 16 & 30)
Live in Viroqua, 6 p.m., Court Street